Florida Trucking Accident Lawyers
In an accident between a semi truck and a smaller vehicle, the truck usually comes out ahead. The weight and size of trucks means that drivers and passengers of cars and light trucks often suffer catastrophic injuries, such as a brain or spinal cord injury. At Toral, Garcia & Franz, Attorneys at Law, our lawyers help people who have been seriously injured in a trucking accident. We also assist families who are grieving after the death of a loved one by filing a wrongful death claim. If you or a family member has been involved in a truck accident, contact our Fort Lauderdale law firm to schedule a free initial consultation.
Our experience in trucking accidents
We have successfully prosecuted many trucking accident cases involving tow trucks, tractor trailors, vans, buses and large commercial vehicles. Often the drivers of these commercial vehicles have caused serious brain and spinal cord injuries or death.
Our experience in determining the cause of these crashes begin with immediate accident scene investigation involving the use of renowned accident reconstructionists and engineers throughout the state. Timely and effective investigation usually results in a meaningful financial recovery for our clients.
Costs of a significant injury
People with catastrophic injuries need a lengthy recovery time and long-term medical treatment. If they have suffered a brain or spinal cord injury, they may be unable to work again. They require life-long care, medical equipment, and intensive physical and psychological therapy. Our attorneys help people with serious injuries get the financial resources they need to cope with the significant cost of a spinal cord or brain injury resulting from a trucking accident.
A law firm providing a continuum of care
We provide the injured and their families with a continuum of care that begins at the first consultation. We offer our clients the connections that provide information, referrals to specialized medical treatment, and the details of support groups and other organizations dedicated to helping the seriously injured. Our team of Care Managers makes sure that you get the resources you need to cope with your changed circumstances.
How we build a strong case after a trucking accident
Our accident specialist goes to the scene, inspects the truck and other vehicles, and reviews the insurance coverage and maintenance records. We understand the state and federal laws related to interstate tractor-trailers. We know how carrying hazardous substances affects insurance coverage. We are familiar with requirements for maintenance, driver rest periods, and record keeping. We know how to read a driver's log, and can determine whether it has been altered. We are able to build a strong case based on the facts of the accident and our thorough research.
Contact our Florida law firm
If you have been injured in a trucking accident, contact an attorney with the resources and skills to fight for you. Although every case is different, you can be certain that our lawyers will develop a compelling and strong argument for compensation to support recovery from a tractor-trailer crash. From our office in Fort Lauderdale, our law firm represents people in trucking accident cases throughout Florida.